Side by side

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/DatevsVaer Tactical Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
36mm
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$624
$199

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date vs Vaer Tactical Field gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.